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TravelPod Member Reviews San Agustin Archaeological Park

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A great cultural, relaxing and historical experience

pedroreyes0 contributionUnited StatesAug 29, 2012

I heavily reccomend this atraction in South Columbia.
The San Agustín Archaeological Park, located on the Department of Huila, is the only place in the world highlighted by 500 imposing stone statues carved in accordance to the mythology of their Indian sculptors.

Most of the statues were part of the funerary paraphernalia of the ancient inhabitants of the area and were related to funerary rites, the spiritual power of the dead, and the supernatural world.

The monumental character of the stone statues and the tombs is a reflection of the complex thought system these unknown cultures carved and immortalized in stone.

Great hotels, great places to eat, the admision for both parks is about $10 dollars.

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I arrived in San Agustin with very little planned. The lady at the tourist agency where my taxi post bus dropped me off quickly took the opportunity to tell me about all the tours she can offer as well as what she called "better" accommodation to that which I had planned. I'm so glad that I listened to my gut and insisted on being taken to the …

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Here's the history bit. These stones have been dated back to....a really really long time ago. I've already forgotten!!!!! Of a people that no one knows anything about, they were the tombstones and burial grounds of the dead.

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... see the ancient stone statues, built in the days before Christ paid for all of our sins. While walking the 3 km to the archaeologicalpark, a guide would offer his services for a small price. For fun, lets call the old guy Jerry Lewis. ...

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... pelvic bone and a brown leather saddle, it was fantastic fun. A few hours exploring on the horses and we`d made it to the archaeologicalpark where 80 of the statues are located within a very well appointed protected forest. We spent the rest of the day ...

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... a genuine pride in their country and a warmth and welcomingness few other countries can match. On my first day I revisited the Archaeologicalpark, again amazed by the excellent condition of most of the statues and wondered who were the people that made ...

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... area. The tombs and statues themselves are very well preserved and presented. I even enjoyed the little walks between each sight. The archaeologicalpark is a UNESCO world heritage site, and it is obvious why. The park is one of three sites, but I only ...

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